noun (plural amnesties)
1 [C,usually sing,U] an official statement that allows people who have been put in prison for crimes against the state to go free:
The president granted a general amnesty for all political prisoners. * Guerrilla groups have accepted the government's offer of amnesty and have begun demobilizing.
2 [C,usually sing.] a period of time during which people can admit to a crime or give up weapons without being punished:
2000 knives have been handed in during the month-long amnesty.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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